{UAH} DEMOCRATS HARDEN ON CRIME

Dems harden on crime

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A growing number of Democratic officials — even mayoral candidates — are embracing tough-on-crime strategies in ways not seen since the 1990s, seeking to counter President Trump's focus on high violent crime rates in Democrat-led cities, Axios' Russell Contreras reports. "Democrats need to get their head(s) out of their asses when it comes to this issue," Sam Bregman, a district attorney and a Democratic candidate for New Mexico governor in 2026, told Axios. Why it matters: Homicides are declining nationally. But shootings in Chicago and other cities — along with high-profile slayings, especially the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a light-rail train in Charlotte, N.C. — have inspired moderate Democrats to embrace anti-crime plans. 🚓 From New Jersey to New Mexico, Democrats are calling for more police, tougher bail guidelines for repeat offenders, fewer early releases, and more patrols in targeted areas. They want more action against crime in subway systems, on Native American reservations, and in rural communities, where Black and Latino residents feel the brunt of violent crime. 🔬 Zoom in: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered the National Guard to Albuquerque — one of the nation's most violent cities — to help police with crime months before Trump sent troops to Washington, D.C. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, whose tough-on-crime approach was credited with helping her defeat more progressive rivals in 2023, has touted her policies as a key factor in the city's steep drop in homicides. In New Jersey, Democrats in the state Assembly have proposed a bill that would punish parents (up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine) if their minor children join mass fights or riots — an effort to curb increasingly violent gatherings of youths. In California, Democrats are mulling more bipartisan anti-crime ideas after voters last year approved increased prison time for some nonviolent offenses such as shoplifting and drug possession. Via Truth Social ⚡ President Trump said he'll send troops to Portland, Ore., a "sanctuary city." Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) said the City of Roses is doing "just fine." Go deeper. Read more.

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